Can Mark Fields Fill Alan Mulally’s Shoes at Ford?

Ford Motor Co. confirmed that Alan Mulally is leaving his post as company CEO. Filling his shoes, as of July 1, will be Mark Fields, currently the operating chief.

Mr. Mulally’s shoes will be big ones to fill. The Ford chief is looked on by many as a miracle worker, having engineered an impressive turnaround for the automaker in the midst of a deep recession. Jeff Bennett joined Moneybeat from Detroit to discuss whether Mr. Fields is up to the task.